The hermit explained that the most important time is 'now,' because it is the only moment when we can take action.The most important person is the one we are with at the moment.And the most important task is to do good to that person.

Spoiled food becomes smelly and changes in color.
It may become sticky or have white patches.
Such food is not safe to eat.

The bearded man was the king’s enemy, who had planned to kill the king in revenge for taking his brother’s life and property.However, the king saved his life by treating his wound.Feeling guilty and moved by the king’s kindness, the man asked for forgiveness and promised to serve him faithfully.

Sunlight removes the moisture in food.
Drying prevents the growth of germs and fungus.
It helps in storing food for longer time.

When the king saw a man running with a bleeding wound on his stomach, he immediately helped him.He cleaned the wound, bandaged it, and gave the man water to drink.The king then stayed with him throughout the night and took care of him kindly.

She cut the mangoes into pieces and dried them in the sun.
Then she added salt, oil, and spices.
This helped keep them safe from spoiling.

The king received many different answers from the wise men.Some advised him to follow a timetable, while others suggested he should have a council or consult magicians.Since the answers were so varied and confusing, the king was not satisfied and did not reward anyone.

The mangoes were packed and left for many days.
They became soft, got spots, and started smelling.
Flies also began hovering around them.

The king believed that if he knew the answers to three important questions, he would never fail.He wanted to know the right time to act, the right people to listen to, and the most important work to do.To find these answers, he sent messengers throughout his kingdom.

Always solve problems early. Don’t ignore good advice. Teamwork saves us in danger.